HEALTH 101 - Fundamentals of Healthcare and the Human Body

Credits: 5
Covers the basics of human anatomy and physiology including anatomical terminology, basic biochemistry, cells and tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Introduces common human disease processes and general medical terminology. Includes an introduction to the foundational skills necessary to work in healthcare including critical thinking, communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, safety, and professional development.

Enrollment Requirement: Instructor consent.

Course Fee: $20.00

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Understand the organization of the human body, role of genetics, lifestyle and aging in health.
Understand the growth and development across the lifespan.
Understand the large organ system and the basic anatomy and physiology of common diseases and disabilities.
Demonstrate basic professional communication skills needed to work effectively with supervisors, fellow staff members and patients/clients.
Identify responsibilities relative to legal issues, which include patient client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Demonstrate an awareness of different cultural health practices and the importance of respecting a variety of cultural beliefs in the workplace.

Program Outcomes

Describe Cardiac Monitoring and EKG services, ethical, legal, and regulatory issues including HIPPA.
Describe anatomic structures and function of body systems using correct medical terminology in relation to services performed by Cardiac Monitor/Electrocardiography (EKG) Technicians.
Describe standard operating procedures for monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms and performing EKGs.
Perform infection control techniques and safety, complying with federal, state, and locally mandated regulations regarding safety practices.
Perform duties safely and effectively within their scope of practice as a Cardiac Monitor/Electrocardiography Technician.
Maintain records, documentation of findings and reporting findings to the appropriate medical staff.
Function as a member of the health care team.
Communicate appropriately and professionally in the workplace.

College-wide Outcomes

Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.